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bostonglobe.comworld36 days agoUpdated
Long Island Rail Road Shuts Down as Unions Strike
North America’s busiest commuter rail system ceased operations early Saturday after five unions walked out at 12:01 a.m., halting service for roughly 250,000 weekday riders. Negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority broke down over salaries, health care premiums…
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Samsung Electronics Reports Record Q1 Profit on AI Chip Demand
Jun Young-hyun, who heads the semiconductor division, warned executives against complacency during a management briefing, calling the current chip upcycle the last golden opportunity to restore competitiveness. The world's largest memory chipmaker posted a net profit of 47.22 tri…
koreaherald.comfinance39 days ago
Truck Drivers Strike at Malaba Border Over Union Leader's Arrest and Alleged Harassment
A one-day protest by cross-border truck drivers at the Malaba border disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya earlier this week in May 2026. Authorities estimated losses of up to Shs35 billion in revenue collections. The strike ended after the release of union leade…
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Los Angeles Teachers and Support Staff Prepare for Potential Strike on Tuesday
Unions representing teachers, administrators, and support staff in the Los Angeles Unified School District are set to strike together on Tuesday unless a last-minute agreement is reached. The action could close schools for approximately 400,000 students. Teachers and administrato…
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ProPublica Journalists Stage One-Day Strike Over AI Use, Wages and Layoff Protections
Journalists at the investigative nonprofit ProPublica conducted a one-day strike citing concerns over the organization's use of artificial intelligence. The action also addressed demands for wage increases and stronger layoff protections. This event highlights broader challenges…